| Young retirees looking out for the best cities in | | | | four colleges - the University of Vermont, |
| the U.S. to retire young but still be engaged in an | | | | Burlington College, Champlain College and a |
| active lifestyle may take a look at the top ten | | | | Community College of Vermont campus. The |
| cities that have been chosen by the Money | | | | median home price is $378,000 and the town has |
| Magazine with Bert Sperling of Bestplace.net this | | | | 37,884 residents. |
| year. The best cities have been selected based | | | | 6. Anacortes, Washington: An awesome place if |
| on important factors for an active lifestyle such | | | | you want to enjoy your retirement with a lot of |
| as population growth, cost of living, economic | | | | fun and entertainment. The jewel of Fidalgo Island, |
| health, recreation opportunities and leisure | | | | Anacortes is favorably located near British |
| activities. The city's proximity to a large metro | | | | Columbia. There is no limit to the water sports |
| area, college presence in the vicinity and housing | | | | that the sea offers or to other outdoor activities |
| costs that are below $350,000 have been taken | | | | such as golfing, bird watching, camping etc. The |
| into account. However, the study also made a | | | | median home price is $347,600 and the town has |
| few exceptions for cities that offered unique | | | | a population of just 15,514 with a 15-year growth |
| benefits and did not strictly fit the criteria. | | | | rate of 24.5 %. |
| 1. Coeur d'Alene, Idaho: Pronounced as 'Core da | | | | 7. Sarasota, Florida: You would love this spot for |
| lane', this city offers a wonderful ski environment, | | | | its exquisite architecture, pure white sands and |
| stunning scenery and a flourishing golf culture. The | | | | wonderful beach sports. The medium home price |
| city is picking up in the tourism sector. The | | | | is a little expensive at $423,400 and the |
| median home price is $311,700 and the population | | | | population is at 53,477. Being the hub of |
| is 38,246. | | | | architectural marvel Sarasota in the State of |
| 2. Charlottesville, Virginia: The Blue Ridge | | | | Florida might not offer much for the home buyer |
| Mountains, University of Virginia, and variety of | | | | in terms of housing bargains. |
| entertainment and recreation, makes | | | | 8. Hanover, New Hampshire: Also known as the |
| Charlottesville an attractive option to retire in. This | | | | "Upper Valley", Hanover in New Hampshire is a |
| is also a city with a strong historical background. | | | | peaceful place to settle in, for its wonderful valley |
| All these positive features offset the slightly high | | | | setting. Located at driving distance from Boston, |
| median home price of $398,400. The population | | | | Montreal and New York City, Hanover also offers |
| of Charlottesville is 41,425. | | | | great skiing activity. The median home price is at |
| 3. Logan, Utah: Home to the Utah State | | | | $297,400 and the population is 8,305 with a |
| University, Logan is a popular city that offers | | | | 15-year growth rate of 13.2 %. |
| various recreational activities including plenty of | | | | 9. Manhattan, Kansas: If one wishes to settle in a |
| water sports at Bear Lake. Logan has a historic | | | | city that offers year-round entertainment, |
| downtown and the scenic Logan Canyon Scenic | | | | Manhattan in the State of Kansas would be the |
| Byway is a great attraction. The city has a | | | | perfect choice. The city offers golf, art, shopping |
| median home price of $205,400 and population of | | | | and some of the country's best music festivals |
| 44,599. | | | | during the month of June. The median home price |
| 4. Blacksburg, Virginia: A town that has been | | | | is $188,600 and the population is 44,630. |
| growing steadily over the last 4 decades, | | | | 10. Ames, Iowa: This can be the perfect choice |
| Blacksburg is home to the Virginia Polytechnic | | | | for the one who wants a laid back lifestyle and a |
| Institute also known as Virginia Tech, a very | | | | quiet life. The city offers some of the most |
| vibrant college community and lots of scenic | | | | affordable housing options and the crime rate is |
| beauty. The median home price is $233,400 and | | | | also quite low here. The city also is home to the |
| the town has a population of 39,915 residents. | | | | Iowa State University. The Median home price is |
| 5. Burlington, Vermont: A college town through | | | | at $176,700 and the population is 54,817. |
| and through, Burlington boasts of being home to | | | | |